MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                             LaMOTTE COMPANY

                                                 PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620

                                                  TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100

                                               24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

                                                             Code Nr. 5156

Phosphorus Reagent 2



2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

NAME                                                                       CAS #            TSCA #     %            PEL                TLV

Acetic Acid                                                                64-19-7                     10        10 ppm               25 mg/cubic m



Sodium Molybdate, dihydrate                                               10102-40-6                   2.5       5 mg/cubic m       5 mg/cubic m

                                                                                                             as Mo            as Mo









3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)

NAME                                                                                                                      CAS #                  %

Water to 100%









4. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance: Clear Colorless Liquid

Solubility in Water: Soluble      Odor: Vinegar                                         Boiling Point: Unknown          Melt. Point: N/A

Vapor Pressure: Unknown           Vapor Density: Unknown                    pH:   4

5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Flash Point (method used) N/A                                                          Flammable Limit: LEL: N/A              UEL: N/A

Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard

HMIS Hazard:Health - 1 Flammability -           0                           1

                                                           Reactivity -                 Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

N/A

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:

N/A



6. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:    Conditions to avoid: Heat

              Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

   Stable

              Bases, metals

   Unstable

              Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx

7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Toxicity: Unknown

Primary Route of Entry:                             Skin Carcinogenicity:

                           Inhalation                                                None       NTP

                           Ingestion                N/ A                             OSHA       IARC

Other Health Related Comments:



Target Organs: N/A

Signs and symptoms of exposure:

May be harmful if swallowed. May irritate eyes, nose, skin and respiratory tract.



Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A

8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse out mouth. Drink plenty of water. Consult a physician.

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air.

Skin Contact:

Immediately flush with water while removing affected clothing . Wash skin with soap and water.

9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spill and Leak:

Cover with sodium bicarbonate. Mop up neutralized slurry and wash down drain with excess water.



Disposal:

Neutralize with dilute sodium hydroxide or sodium bicarbonate. Flush down drain with excess water. Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations.



10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

In Handling:      Gloves       Eye Protection       N/A             Other: Lab Coat

Ventilation             Normal      Mechanical        Respiratory Protection

Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Wash after handling.

11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Keep tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation.

        5/6/99                      The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.

DATE:

 ^   This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.